Spaghetti on the Wall

This week we're talking with Jason Kingston. Jason is one of the owners of Louisiana Graphics , a wrap shop founded in 2017 located in Elmwood, Louisiana. Originally a Long Islander, he began his life in New Orleans when he decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Loyola University. He fell in love with the city and decided to make a life here. After graduating f...

Bailey Rose is a boutique event planning company based in New Orleans. They are known for their belief in creating unique moments that leave a forever-lasting impression. With a team that excels in meticulous planning and a sharp eye for design details, Bailey Rose strives to turn clients' special event dreams into a reality, from the initial concept all the way through to the special day. Leduc E...

Ned Fasullo is a 28-year veteran of sales & marketing. Throughout his career he has worked as a trusted advisor to business owners/operators in the food & beverage, healthcare, legal, technology, construction, and industrial sectors, helping them achieve their desired business outcomes through business best practices. Due to his success, he is tapped as a public speaker for events, media i...

Emily Crume is the director of strategy for Social Media Examiner , the world's largest social media marketing resource. Her role is to organize all strategic relationships, sponsorships, and alliances for the company. She helps businesses and brands connect with social marketers and digital influencers. Her expertise is in sales and business development and she loves to talk about how compani...

Laurel Hess is the founder and CEO of hampr, a tech startup that offers a platform for on-demand laundry services. With over 15 years of experience, Laurel has been recognized for her innovative approach to solving everyday problems with technology. Under her leadership, hampr has grown to become a leading player in the laundry industry, serving thousands of customers across several cities in the...

Beth has had a love for entertainment since her fifth-grade thespian debut as Miss Veryrich in her school play.  She has boundless energy and curiosity, so the draw to film and television was a natural evolution. As an actor, producer, choreographer, dancer, podcast host, and live event coordinator, Beth has worked at just about every level in the entertainment industry.  She has a degree from the...

Duran Advisors was established based on the founder's nine years of experience as the owner of Sunbelt Business Brokers of New Orleans and three and a half years as an M&A intermediary with Starmont Advisors. Joel Duran has a track record of selling over 100 businesses and has worked with numerous main street and lower middle market business owners. The company's process has evolved to...

Sam Olmsted moved to New Orleans to pursue a degree in Management, with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Tulane University. He has worked in numerous marketing agencies, including IPG Mediabrands and Momentum Worldwide, creating campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and some of the biggest brands in the world. From there, Sam performed digital marketing for a software startup that...

Stephen Rue graduated from Loyola Law School with high grades and a driving will to succeed not only for himself but also for his clients. Stephen was hired as an associate attorney in a downtown law firm representing Lloyd’s of London and other insurance companies. After a few years, Stephen decided that representing insurance companies against victims of negligence was against his personal princ...

Sidney Smith is a New Orleans native and local business entrepreneur. In 1995 he created and started Haunted History Tours, arguably the most popular tour company in the city. Haunted History offers a plethora of different tour options, daily and nightly.  - Both walking tours, as well as bus tours. Some of the tours focus on the paranormal, and others focus on different aspects of the city’s hist...

Daya is a highly sought-after coach and consultant to lawyers and law firms across North America, known for her rockstar status in the industry. With degrees in International Law and Civil Law from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Daya initially envisioned a career in diplomacy but found great success as a Louisiana-based attorney, mediator, consultant, and entrepreneur for over si...

Melissa Boggs is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and employee experience designer. She is host of the “Wild Hearts at Work” podcast, redefining our relationship with work through stories and conversations with those challenging the status quo of today’s workplace. Melissa is a former executive with a background in leadership, business, and product development. She is a former nonprofit board...

Jesse ”Jesse E” Esquivel is an accomplished veteran, entrepreneur, emcee, DJ, and entertainer. Jesse began his career as the main Emcee for one of the largest bar/club entertainment groups on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA. Dubbed “The Prince of Bourbon Street” for his illustrious 15-year Emcee career on the world-famous Bourbon Street. Jesse has entertained audiences in excess of 10,000 total...

Ben Sanchez is the founder and owner of Go Green Botanicals, a leading CBD shop based in New Braunfels, Texas. With a passion for health and wellness through natural remedies, Ben started the business to provide his local customers with the highest quality Pure Natural CBD Products. After establishing a reputation as a boutique offering premium CBD products, Ben decided to expand his business nati...

Attorney Douglas is a sharp, driven, and competent litigator who represents families throughout New York and Connecticut. Ms. Douglas is also a certified mediator and has been selected to the Rising Stars list in 2014, 2015, and 2016 and selected to the Super Lawyers list in 2019, 2020, and projected for 2021! Prior to opening her own law firm , Ms. Douglas worked at several prominent defense firm...

Krista R. Rodriguez was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and calls Edinburg home.   From 2004-2007 she attended The University of Texas Pan American on an academic scholarship where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication studies.  While attending UTPA, Krista began to coach a nonprofit select travel softball team that sh...

The Matt Cavanaugh Crew team consists of six trained members whose collective diligence results in clear communication, satisfied clients, and loans that close on time! They have an in-house processor and closer, which is rare in the booming industry; this gives the crew the advantage of efficient internal communication and streamlined workflow. The Cavanaugh Crew's mission is to remove the stress...

Ami Feller happened into the Roofing Industry over a decade ago and after a brief stint in other professions, she found her true calling in 2012 when she returned to roofing. She is the founder and owner of the Roofer Chicks out of New Braunfels, Texas, which runs one of the only all-female roofing crews in Northern America. In addition, Ami sits on the board for Habitat for Humanity, is an editor...

Billy has been working in Physical Therapy since 2004. As a native of Colorado, he received his bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Colorado State University in 2006. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine where he graduated with high honors in 2009. He moved down to New Orleans to compl...

Warren A. “Chip” Forstall graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1975 and received his law degree from Loyola University in 1979. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Chip lives in New Orleans with his wife Dawn Casey Forstall. He has three adult children and is raising his two grandchildren. C...

I'm the founder of Miami Marketer, a marketing automation agency and we help experts boost profits with strategies that work.   I specialize in digital marketing and have been doing it since 2003. I'm a certified partner in top marketing software and have built million-dollar campaigns for fortune 500 companies. In other words, I know how to make businesses multiply their profits.   I'm...

Pamela was born in the small town of New Braunfels which is located in central Texas. As a 2008 graduate of New Braunfels High School, Pamela was a member of NBHS Student Council, NBHS National Honor Society, NBHS Unicorn Marching Band, and NBHS Dance Team. She also participated as a 2008 MidTexas Symphony Debutante. After High School, Pamela continued her education at the University Of Texas at A...

As the Founder & CEO of The Harrison Law Group, P.C., Brett J. Harrison is a dedicated and fierce legal advocate serving Long Island, New York. As a personal injury attorney, he has a particular focus on tort litigation that involves insurance, automobiles, and more. He has been assisting clients in the greater New York region for over two decades. Attorney Harrison is admitted to practice in...

The shortcut is to say “entrepreneur”, but the reality is: I’m a creator, a connector, a non-conformist, and a risk-taker.  I’m always looking for the next thing: the next opportunity, the next friendship, the next laugh, the next chance to build something great or to help someone else achieve their own greatness. I’m driven to win, and I set high standards. But I’m not afraid to fail because I wi...

Joshua Michael Palmintier is a founding partner of Palmintier Law Group and has been a student of the law his entire life. He has worked with his father, Michael Carter Palmintier, for over 20 years as they have helped their clients put the pieces of their lives back together. Mr. Palmintier has developed a broad civil practice handling cases in many areas from auto accidents, brain injuries, spin...